PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ollll Llll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ollll Llll is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Llll
vs
Taylor

174 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ollll Llll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Llll feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Llll changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Llll throws a big right hand that misses.

Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Llll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Llll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llll is one step ahead there.
Llll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Llll is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Llll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Llll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Llll lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor controlling Llll's posture.
Llll has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Llll is controlling him.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Llll stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Llll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Llll tries to pass.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Llll isn't so interested in that idea.

Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Llll defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llll trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Llll trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Llll.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Llll is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor pushing down on Llll's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Llll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llll is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Llll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Llll is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Llll actively working from the bottom here.
Llll is breathing heavily.
Taylor prevents Llll from improving his position.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Llll on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Llll taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor winds up and cracks Llll with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor wants to control but Llll is keeping him busy.

Llll actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
Taylor working Llll over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Taylor moves into the clinch.
Llll misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Taylor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Llll missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Taylor.

Taylor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Llll clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Llll covers up after that shot from Taylor.
Llll is really stuck here.
Taylor throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Llll!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llll tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Taylor has got his arm under Llll's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Llll has spun round into Taylor's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Taylor pulls Llll in close to prevent any damage.
Llll content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Llll trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor is controlling Llll's posture.
Llll preventing the sweep.
Taylor controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Llll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but Llll is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llll throws a big right hand that misses.
Llll trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Llll circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Llll.
Llll is pressed up against the cage. Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Llll down to the mat. Llll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ollll Llll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Taylor.
Llll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Taylor pushes Llll up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llll takes a shot to the head.
Llll tries for a takedown. No joy.
Llll wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor taking a breather.
Llll trying to land knees to the body.

Taylor manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Llll tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Llll throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Ollll Llll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Taylor feints and as Llll raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor trying to control but Llll is working from the bottom.
Llll is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Llll lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Llll trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Llll.
Llll works his way into full mount!
Taylor regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Llll has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Llll.
Llll tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch.
Taylor is struggling to control the position.
Llll changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Llll's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llll striking from the bottom.
Taylor postures up.
Llll is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Llll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Llll's brow.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Llll keeps moving.
Llll can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Llll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Llll is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
Llll trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Taylor manages to pass to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taylor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Llll really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Llll looks very uncomfortable down there.
Llll tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
Taylor scoring with strikes but Llll is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taylor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Llll can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taylor lands a big shot there that rocks Llll but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Taylor raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taylor working Llll over with strikes here.
Llll is working to get back to half guard.
Taylor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llll is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Taylor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Llll keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ollll Llll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taylor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Taylor!